

171 - Stiletto Starship (with Jack Beyer)
Oct 18, 2024
Jack Beyer, Content Manager for NSF, joins the conversation to discuss the exhilarating recent SpaceX developments, including their impressive booster catch. They explore how massive rockets like Starship create unique visual illusions of speed, contrasting personal anecdotes with technical insights. The chat dives into the fascinating evolution of SpaceX’s Starbase, the joys of celestial sightings, and the increasing public interest in space exploration, all while sharing lighthearted banter over their favorite Texas drinks.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Perception of Scale: The Illusion of Speed in Massive Objects
01:41 • 2min
Chillin' with Drinks: A Casual Texas Conversation
04:09 • 2min
Celestial Wonders and Rocket Realities
06:01 • 14min
Evolving Horizons: The Journey of SpaceX's Starbase
20:14 • 19min
Challenges of Space Travel
39:20 • 10min
Navigating Space Exploration's New Era
49:06 • 13min